2005 BMW 730 vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. Both 2005 BMW 730 and 2011 BMW 730 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
